FAVIMAT+ is worldwide the first and only single-fibre tester which combines seven test methods in one instrument, for the measurement of the following fibre properties:

• Linear density, yields denier, dtex and even the cross sectional area of each individual fibre,
• Tensile properties, results in single-fibre strength, elongation at break, etc.,
• Mechanical crimp properties, delivers percent crimp, crimp removal force and crimp stability,
• Geometrical crimp structure, determines the number and amplitude of the crimp bows,
• Fibre-to-metal friction, measured precisely on each individual fibre,
• Bending stiffness by axial compression of the fibre,
• Simultaneous measurement of the electrical resistance and conductivity of fibres during the tensile test.

The operation of the FAVIMAT+ can be fully automated using optional in-feed systems like ROBOT2 or AIROBOT2. These robotic systems include a sample storage unit with magazines and a transfer clamp. The clamp takes the fibre from the storage and delivers it to the FAVIMAT+ testing section. Compared to conventional single-fibre testing equipment with manually operated stations, the FAVIMAT+ with ROBOT2 or AIROBOT2 reduces labour time by up to 95 percent. Various clamp types and load cells are available for FAVIMAT+.

With FAVIMAT+ a wide range of fibre materials can be tested. This includes:

• Aramid,
• UHMWPE,
• Glass fibres,
• Carbon fibres,
• Fibres from PP, PA, PLA, PES, PAN and many more,
• All kinds of cellulose fibres such as viscose or lyocell,
• All kinds of natural fibres such as cotton, hemp, flax, etc.

Additionally, the FAVIMAT+ can be equipped with short-fibre clamps to manually test fibres down to 3 mm cut length.

FAVIMAT+ can be equipped with a wet testing option, such that tensile test can be performed while the fibre is submerged in water.

The FAVIMAT+ also offers a simpler alternative within its product line, known as the FAVIGRAPH, which provides essential functionality for users who require fundamental testing capabilities with fewer advanced features than the FAVIMAT+.